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Holwierde
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Dutch
Etymology
First attested as halwirth in the 13th century. Compound of an unclear first element and nl ofs wirth terp, artificial mound used for habitation. The first element may be ofs half half or derive from gem-pro *halu- sloping.
Pronunciation
nl /ɦɔlˈʋir.də/
nl Hol wier de
nl irdə 3
Proper noun
n
nl village mun/Eemsdelta p/Groningen c/Netherlands
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